Seven bodies have reported to have been spotted by helicopter, with at least five other climbers unaccounted for. Current reports suggest that Lécluse is still missing.

Manaslu is the eighth highest peak in the world at 8,156m. According to data in the Himalaya by Numbers document compiled by Elizabeth Hawley, Manaslu ranks as the third deadliest 8000m peak based on attempts and ascents between 1950 and 2006, with 41 deaths out of 1259 climbers.